§ 21. Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans there are to implement a common drugs policy throughout the European Union. [91444]
§ Mr. Bob AinsworthEuropean Union member states, including the UK, develop national drug strategies, identifying national priorities and developing national solutions. The fight against drugs is complemented and co-ordinated by a range of EU-wide action. The EU Drugs Strategy 2000–04 guides this action and is practically implemented by means of the EU Action Plan on Drugs. These common measures aim to co-ordinate, complement and add value to action by member states.